Jump around!!

This is a little late but here is some jumping around on Turkey Day

Don't want to be a Debbie Downer but

I am
WAH-WAH

I have had a few Debbie Downer moments this week and I thought I would share. Here they are -

I'm watching the morning weather report with David Payne and he says that it looks like this winter will be warmer than average. Which I love because I hate wintertime. BUT then he says that it looks like it will be wetter than average. WAH-WAH I hate rain! What I hate more than rain is rain and cold weather which can lead to ice. Arrgh!

To continue the winter theme here is number 2

As I said earlier I hate wintertime and I thought this winter wouldn't be as bad because we would have an NBA team here this year. I thought the Thunder make the winter days go by faster BUT what I didn't realize is the Thunder was going to suck so bad.WAH-WAH It's going to be a long winter for the Thunder this year.

Here is number 3

There is a restaurant that recently went out of business near my house. I was interested even a little excited to see what would replace it. Thinking of all the possibilities of what it could be maybe a Hideaway pizza or a Johnnies BUT the other day I see the sign. It's going to be a pub. WAH-WAH I don't drink and not crazy about a new bar near my house but what can you do.

Sorry to be a Debbie Downer

You're enjoying your day
Everything's going your way
Then along comes Debbie Downer.

Always there to tell you 'bout a new disease
A car accident or killer bees
You'll beg her to spare you, "Debbie, Please!"
But you can't stop Debbie Downer!

Question of the Whenever 10-24-2008

Question 1

In the middle of these tough economic times if you see a penny do you pick it up?

Question 2

Where do you see yourself at age 39?

i feel like i'm closer to God than i have ever been. i wish i could have been there a lot earlier in my life. i love my wife,kids and my life.

Question of the Whenever 10-15-2008

Whenever is now.

When you see Jesus what will your reaction be?

This question came in my mind the other day in church when we sang the song When we all get to Heaven. The part that says when we all see Jesus we'll sing and shout the victory. I've probably sang that song a hundred times but for some reason Sunday the words "shout the victory" struck me as an interesting.

SHOUT THE VICTORY -

These words make me think of a sporting event when your team wins the big game.

Question of the Whenever

I was thinking about having a Question of the Day but that is to much of a commitment. What if I don't have the time or even a question everyday. Then I thought maybe a question of the week but I'm to impatient. What if I think of a good question today? That would be to long to wait. So I have come up with the Question of the Whenever. These questions will be posted whenever. Some are deep questions some not so much. You don't have to reply if you don't want to but you are welcome to if you want. So here it goes.

The Question of Whenever.

Do you think that our view of God is effected by how other people act?

Let me give you an example.

Some have said that some people's view of their heavenly father can be based on our their earthly father.
or
If your whole life has been filled with people treating you badly does this effect how you see God?

Is this part of the reason why some of us have a hard time surrendering to God's will?

Sorry if this is confusing. It's the first Question of the Whenever so give me a break. I'll try better next time whenever that will be.

My daughter the detective

This is how it went down the best that I can remember.

It was a warm summer evening and our family was enjoying a lovely meal of Chicken Rice a Roni.

It’s the San Francisco treat you know.

When Holt comes out of nowhere with a statement of daddy did you know it was good to be in jail.

What? I replied.

He repeated the statement again.

After further discussion we come to realize that he found this out in bible class.

Oh, ok we get it now he is talking about someone in the bible.

This brings on the question of whom.

We had a pretty good guess but decided to let Holt share with us. We asked who was in jail?

No reply.

I asked him if it was Jesus. (I know that Jesus did not do any jail time here during his time here on Earth but with a three yr old sometimes they rather repeat what you say than actually think about what the correct answer is)

He said no.

Then after several failed attempts by Susan and I to get Holt to spill the beans on who was in the slammer that’s when it happened.

Abi says here is a better question “ Holt who are learning about in class?”

She was right Holt sang like a canary.

If you are wondering it was Peter who was spending time in the clink.

Holt told us the whole story.

We then confirmed that Holt knew it wasn’t good to be in jail for doing bad things.

I'm sure Holt's teacher wasn't expecting that's what Holt would remember most about class.

Yes, I was shown up by a 6 yr old(6yrs and almost 11 months). Good question Abi.

I'm thankful

i'm thankful to be where I am today. i'm blessed to be married to Susan the love of my life. i'm thankful for the life i have right now.i'm thankful for prayers.

i'm where i want to be

To the ONE

Isn't she lovely

To the one that has shown the love of Christ to me. I want you to know that i am truly blessed to have you in my life from now and forever. When saying my vows this time meant it more than anyone could ever know. You are my true LOVE and what a joy it is to spend my life with you. Thank you for hanging in there when the easy thing to do was to leave. i LOVE you Susan Swanson with all my heart and i am going to make sure you know that for the rest of your life.

LYLNO 11 FOREVER

Do you have game?

We are in the aftermath of March Madness and I wanted to share some thoughts from one of the greatest events of sports.

It’s not that Bill Self decision to foul with over two minutes remaining, which seemed crazy at the time was genius.

It’s not that it’s the first national championship for the Big XII.

It’s not that Clay finally won something. (His tournament bracket)

It’s about a comment I heard on the day that Michigan State was to play Memphis. A Michigan State player was asked about Memphis up-tempo style of play and how would they be able to keep up with them.

He responded by saying: That the team has been practicing religiously to compete with Memphis.

The Michigan State Spartans went on to loose to the Memphis Tigers that night 92 – 74.

Seeing the final outcome of their practicing it makes me think of the question – If a basketball team practiced religiously based on my spirituality what would the final score be?

I hope that they would put up a better fight than the Spartans did. The Spartans kind of played like a team practicing religiously with spirituality of a person who shows up to church on Christmas and Easter.

How’s your basketball team practicing?

How is your spiritual workout?

Sunday mornings? Sunday nights? Wednesday nights?

Or are you a spiritual gym rat?

Our Memphis (struggles with temptations) is on the schedule.

I hope you will be cutting down the nets. (Have a strong spiritual walk with God and spend eternity with him)

Practice, Practice, Practice (Go to Church, Read your Bible, Live a Christ like life)

This Blog is going green!

I'm not well not totally but my blog is for now.

i Surrender all (a work in progress)

We are raised as children to one day to be independent of our parents. Some still struggle with this and some will always be dependent on someone. Some will never depend on anyone ever. When we are babies we depend on someone to feed us, change us and hold us if this does not happen then what happens the baby cries until the need is filled. As we get older we are taught how to feed ourselves, change ourselves and entertain ourselves. As we get even older we are taught how to live on our own until we are blessed with a spouse, which can lead to taking care of a family.

You are now an independent adult. You’ve been equipped to take on all responsibilities. You don’t need anyone’s help anymore.

That’s were we make the mistake!

Luke 18

15People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

Matthew 18

1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalm 40

1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.

4 Blessed is the man
who makes the LORD his trust,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods

Until we decide to surrender all to God and be like a child and depend on him than we don’t understand his awesome power. It has taken me going through two major struggles in my life to realize this. It still is a struggle to realize that I am not in control but I feel more confident in my walk with him who put me here.

Do not be afraid to be like a little baby and cry out to the Lord to help you. That’s what he wants.

YOU

To

Surrender

All

Happy Anniversary!!

I want to wish my sweetie a happy anniversary. Thank you for being with me these eleven years through the good and the bad. This is the sweetest of them all. I love you like no other SB. Here's to a lifetime with with you.

Love you!